New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20

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Mr Hiscock's nomination was then made unanimous.
COMBINING ON HISCOCK.
DECISION OF Mr.. MORTON-THE MOVE MADE AFTER
TIE SIXTEENTH BALLOT IN THE CAUCUS
INCIDENTS OF THE DAY.
ALBANY Jan l0.-The secret OF Mr.. MOrtons support
OF Mr. Uiscock well kept II was not revealed
until late in the session Of the Mr. Morton. how
ever made his decision early in the day. lie called upon
Mr. Hscock at the Delavan House directly after break
fast and informed him that he had determined to with
draw IN his favor.
"If" said Mr.. Morton, "my supporters regard my
wshes-and think they wthey will all vote for you,
Mr.. Hiscock. at to nights caucus"
IL was great transfer OF votes which contem-
plated and perous undertaking In the face OF an an
tagonst only three distant from the senatOrshp
The supporters OF Mr. Morton deeply regretted the CIV
ing up Of all hope OF eecting him. but they
surrendered their preference when requested to do So
The Hscock put the argument strongly TO the Nor
ton men less llfeelIng In the Republican party
would caused by Mr. Hscocks election than by that
OF either Mr. Morton Senator Miller. Mr. iscock had
conducted his canvass with great aniabty; therefore
no party disscnsion would follow his election.
A conference was held this afternoon at the Deayan
House by the Senators and Assemblymen supporting
Mr.. Hscock and Mr.. Morton, every man a
the forty.sevcn that had voted for the
two last night being present either personally
by proxy by rule of the caucus AZ votes were re-
qnrcd for "a nomination Where were these votes To he
otalncdl IL discovered after two or three hours
inspection Of Senator Mes list Of supporters and talks
With some Of them that Assembymen Frost and Horton.
OF Chatauqua County; Assemblyman Taylor, OF Che
mango and Asgemblynan Davies of Oneida, would vote
for Mr. Hiscock n he should ~ Arrangements
we're made with these that after "a certain number
Of ballots the caucus had been taken they should
vote for Mr. Iiscoc and that then the Morton also
would be east solily for Mr.. IIsc0ck
MIIER's SUPPORTERS SCENT DANGER.
when the met at the Capitol In the evening the
supporters OF senator Miller perceived that their oppo
in hA good humor over something. and sug-
ecsted a combination on either Mr. Morton or Mr. His
cock Nothing could be done to defeat the coalition,
however. and consequently nothing was attempted. As
suranccs said! had been given by Of the Nor
ton men that they would for senator Miller II an
tempt was made transfer all OF Mr.. Mortons
Mr. niscock The Miller men chccred the open
iny OF the caucus by pcrccivng that Asscmbyusn Rea
was present lie had been sick ever since, the
County. His vote the first ballot
three Of a nomination Mr. Iiscock received on the sane
ballot votes. AMI Mr. Morton 36 There then followed
thirteen ballots with the result unchanged.
Mcanwhe. every one present saw that struggle
in progrcss over the OF As-cmbymcn Frost an
The chairs they occupied constantly surd
rounded by throng Norton Miller and Iiscock poll
tician The leader Of Mr. iscocRs supporters, Senator
to Assembly ymcn Frost and Horton TO inluce them
10 change their votes from Miller to
the Morton would flop" The supporters of senator
Miller this struggle In progress and stroye TO hold
Frost 1pd Horton.
MR. ERWIN wITHDRAws MIR. MoRroN's NAME.
The break came ON tho seventeenth ballot. Ex-
Speaker Erwin. OF the Morton leaders, received
word that Frost and Horton ready to act.
lie thcrcnpon moved that the caucus should
take a recess and made speech announcing Mr.. Nor
toms withdrawal IN Mr. Iiscocks favor. The speech is
given below:
Ibavc supporteda gentleman for the great Office OF
United states Senator who seemed TO Indicated
ht for the place by large and substantial reasons.
To this office lawyer und orator whose voice was as
familiar TO the halls OF Congress rs his fame was to the
Nation. II was now thought that intimately
nreed with the business and commercial interests of the
state would htly represent commonwealth whose clef
city receives the commerce Of the Nation This gentle
dear every Republican In New York vino was
cognilan Of the great efforts he had made for the
the time OF General Garclds accession that he was
titled to place in the cabinet which IL second In name
first In influence There embarrnssments To Toe
met at the time and Mr. Morton subordlnated not only
his wishes but hts deserts aud was willing to be trans
fcred Ia another sphere giving evidence of the unses
which has borne fruit and will bear fruit for the wei
fare Of the Republican party.
~ admitted that Morton and iscock have the major
ity Of the Republicans In the Legislature Inc Kepuo
represents the great OF the party Upon the
convenng Of the Legislature this numerical support was
behind tue representatives who supported tnese gehte
are not esscned IL devovcs upon them therefore,
supported by the OF the great mass OF the
party who desire that In the election OF sonaorths time
there shall be new departure; that All memories OF past
differences shall he Obliterated and tlat union ana mar
and fraternity OF feeling and acton shall control
the party and lead To greater efforts and future successes
They that forgetting the things that behind and
looking forward TO the things that before should
make the best preparation for the Presidential canvass
which is ne candidate OF great ability and niiu
ence, untouched by disagreements In the past was
presented In the case OF Mr. Morton.
without dsparaging the efforts OF Mr Miller In Deha
OF the Republican party for which he has received great
rewards we claim that Mr. MortOns nomination would
promote unity and harmony which for sue
Wo also admit that Mr. iscock is supported Tor
equally generous Republicans II Is true that MI Nor
tons friends upon tho floor numerically ar stronger
than those OF Mr. Hisc0ck, and ME- siorons innu'
ence seems o he greater His responsDliues tneeoe
Recognizing this he desires TO- give another evidence 9t
personal dntercstedness nni generosity Tor the pcent
Of his party by action tending to the union oi all is
elements.
The speech OF Mr.. Erwin was dramatic and was lis
tened to with Intense interest by oil present
THE BALD RAGIE's VAIN APPEAL.
The Miller saw defeat before them and fought TOT
delay Speaker Hustled flung himself In iron.
OF the Hiscock movement and appealed
To the choose Senator Miller, and then ao'
euogzing Congressman Hiscock said that It would DC
party mistake TO take him for Senator In view OF ms
prospect Of being elected speaker Of the House o
Representatives In 1889. The Hiscock men purst
out into a roar of laughter at this promise Vi
Of future promotion for their candidate
Senator Sloan close personal friend Of Senator Mier
follow ed with moat earnest speech to tho caucus IN
favor of eecung Senator Miller The Republican mem
h.ss OF the Legislature, be said; would commit sa''